Augmented reality glasses could provide a new avenue for weight loss

The system uses augmented reality to “trick” the brain into thinking that food is much larger than it actually is. Japanese researchers are using this system with a pair of glasses. Augmented reality glasses have become quite popular in the world of technology, with companies like Google developing systems that are meant to literally change the way people see the world. Researchers believe that this augmented reality system could be used to help people lose weight, and tests have shown that their expectation have been valid.

Augmented reality makes food look larger than it is

Initial tests with the augmented reality glasses have shown that approximately 9% of those that wore the glasses at less than those that did not wear the glasses.